Institute of Blood Transfusion of Serbia has reserves for only one day, an appeal has been sent to donors
During the holidays, fewer people donate blood. As the Institute of Blood Transfusion of Serbia has reserves for only one day, the institution is appealing to citizens to donate blood. The most deficient blood types are O positive and O negative.
TL;DR
- Blood reserves in Serbia are critically low, sufficient for only one day.
- Donations have significantly decreased during the holiday period.
- O positive and O negative blood types are the most needed.
- The Institute of Blood Transfusion of Serbia is appealing to citizens to donate blood.
- A total of 300 units of blood were collected from Friday to Monday, while daily needs are 300-400 units.
- 550 units of blood were issued during the same period.
- Eighty percent of blood donors are regular donors.
- The appeal aims to prevent the postponement of operations and ensure therapy for patients, including oncological patients.
- Locations for blood donation are available in Požarevac, Smederevo, Valjevo, Šabac, Petrovac, and at the Institute in Belgrade from 7 AM to 7 PM.